Erbamat, The Fourth Grape of Franciacorta

By Paolo Valente | 9th November 2023

Since 2017 the Production Regulations (Disciplinare di Produzione) provides for the possibility of using also Erbamat grape to produce Franciacorta together with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc. It’s allowed to use Erbamat in blending up to a maximum of 10% in all types of Franciacorta except for the Saten. Erbamat is an autochthonous grape…

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Franciacorta and the Pinot Blanc – The Experience of Mirabella

By Paolo Valente | 25th May 2023

Franciacorta is one of the most reputed areas for sparkling wines in Italy. The regulation for the production of Franciacorta DOCG Wines authorizes the usage of four grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc and Erbamat. Today we will focus on Pinot Blanc and we will analyse the Erbamat variety later on, in a specific future…

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